I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.
